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Spring

Spring in Nakatsugawa is a season of renewal, with cherry blossoms and fresh greenery bringing the landscape to life. It’s an ideal time to walk the historic Nakasendo trail and explore the surrounding nature in mild, comfortable weather.

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Narai-juku

Japan’s longest preserved post town, with an unbroken row of traditional buildings along the Nakasendo.

Tsumago-juku

One of Japan’s most photographed post towns, with an almost entirely intact Edo-period streetscape.

Iwamura Castle Town

A beautifully intact castle town with merchant houses, sake breweries, and samurai-era streetscapes.

Magome-juku

A picturesque hillside post town on the Nakasendo, with stone-paved lanes and mountain views.

Nakatsugawa-juku

A well-preserved Nakasendo post town known for its traditional merchant streetscape and sweet shops.

U-Green Nakatsugawa Golf Club

A scenic golf club set amid the rolling hills and forests surrounding Nakatsugawa.

Nakatsugawa Children’s Science Museum

An interactive science museum with hands-on exhibits covering nature and geology for families.

Stone Museum Hakusekikan

An unusual museum with an extraordinary collection of stones, minerals, and fossils from around the world.

Kiso Toy Museum

A hands-on museum celebrating traditional Japanese wooden toys and Kiso craftsmanship.

Gero Onsen

One of Japan’s three celebrated hot spring towns, with riverside ryokan and public baths.

Seasons

WINTER
SPRING
SUMMER
AUTUMN